Now Announcing INO’s 2022 Season!

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SPOKANE, Wash. – Inland Northwest Opera is proud to be entering its 22nd season with its 2022 season announcement. The season will begin with FREE public performances of our children’s opera, Carmen and the Bull, from the stage of INO’s Opera Truck in June.

Opera-tunities: From June 21 to July 1, INO’s educational program will be touring the Inland Northwest, bringing Carmen and the Bull to public parks. Arranged by Elise LaBarge and the Union Avenue Opera Education Ensemble, this opera combines the beloved children’s story, Ferdinand the Bull, with music from Bizet’s Carmen to share the timeless theme: “Be true to yourself.” Full schedule available at inlandnwopera.com.

Opera on the Lake: Don Pasquale will be presented on a sunset cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene on Sunday, July 17 and Monday, July 18 with boarding at 7 PM. In his desire to disinherit his nephew, Ernesto, Don Pasquale finds himself thrust into a ridiculous plot that quickly becomes his own worst nightmare. Light food will be provided onboard. Sung in English with English dialogue.

Annual Gala: Internationally renowned vocalists Madison Leonard and Shea Owens will be returning to our stage to help us celebrate the tradition of opera in our region. Fly Away to Casablanca at INO’s annual gala at the Historic Flight Foundation on Thursday, August 18 at 5:30 PM. Tickets: $125 per person, $1000 per table.

Mainstage: Verdi’s La traviata contains one of the most romantic scores in the history of opera. As a rising starlet in 1920’s Hollywood, Violetta (soprano Raquel González) lives a carefully crafted life. When Alfredo (tenor Andrew Stenson) falls hopelessly in love with her, his family interferes to save their reputation. In a race to reunite with this fallen angel, unrelenting tragedy prevails. Relive the joy, triumph, and tenderness of this eternal love story. Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

Tickets for Opera on the Lake and the Annual Gala are currently available at inlandnwopera.com. Tickets for La traviata will be available in July.